New Karkum Conservation Area in Papua New Guinea Works for People and Sea Turtles

The creation of the first Marine Conservation Deed along the North Coast of Madang Province in Papua New Guinea was the result of nearly two years of community building and outreach.

Western Pacific Sea Turtle Campaigner Wences Magun tells the story in this article that was printed in the Port Moresby newspaper.  Read the Press Release.

 In this photograph, Karkum villagers sign the Conservation Deed, which is valid for 5 years. See the Conservation Deed.